From a certain high-heeled Mouse to the tiny version of our favorite candy, just the idea of “mini” is psychologically reassuring. But when it comes to a mini stroke, the diminutive prefix does little ...

There’s new wisdom about a brain diagnosis that shouldn’t be ignored. A new study suggests that having a transient ischemic attack, also known as a “mini-stroke,” may have similar long-lasting effects ...

Stroke is the leading cause for disability in the United States and at least 240,000 American’s have a stroke every year. Although stroke is the third leading cause of death in women, it has fallen ...

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Key Takeaways A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked or a blood ...

Recent research findings suggest that people who have a transient ischemic attack (TIA) should get aggressive treatment to help prevent cognitive decline. A transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known ...

The human brain sends approximately 100 billion signals every second, but a mini stroke, medically known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), can disrupt this intricate network in mere minutes. While ...

A mini-stroke might seem like a close call that passes quickly, but what happens next often catches patients completely off guard. While medical professionals focus on preventing future strokes, they ...

Prolonged fatigue could indicate poor sleep habits — but it could also be a lingering effect of mini-strokes. That’s according to a new study from Aalborg University Hospital in Denmark, which was ...

(NewsNation) — The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke, accounting for about 87% of all cases, according to the American Stroke Association. It occurs when blood flow to the brain is ...